Rittenhouse Square (film)

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Rittenhouse Square
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Directed byBrandon Eric Kamin
Written byBrandon Eric Kamin
Starring Nick Nolte
Dharon Jones
Release date
2024
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rittenhouse Square [1] is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Brandon Eric Kamin, starring three-time Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte and first-time actor Dharon Jones. The movie shares the empowering story of two people who remedy their dark times through friendship and music.

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Cast

Production

The film is named after Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, where filming occurred in October 2021. [3] [4] [5]

Release

The film had a work in progress screening at the 31st annual Philadelphia Film Festival and is targeting its official release in 2024. [2] [6]

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References

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